Tottenham Hotspur have made an approach to West Ham United about signing forward Mohammed Kudus, according to Goal.
The Lilywhites are looking to strengthen their squad this summer after qualifying for the Champions League by winning the Europa League, despite a hugely disappointing Premier League campaign in which they finished 17th.
New manager Thomas Frank is keen to put his stamp on the squad and is targeting fresh additions in attack, and Ghana star Kudus has now emerged as a real option.
Tottenham Make Approach for Kudus
West Ham want £65m, Spurs want £50m deal
Ghana international Kudus, who has been described as a 'superstar', had a difficult season with West Ham under Graham Potter this season and the Hammers are now ready to cash in on the winger to help fund a rebuild.
The 24-year-old has a release clause worth £85m in his contract for other Premier League clubs at the London Stadium; however, they do not expect that clause to be triggered this summer. But it does give them the upper hand in negotiations with interested parties.
Tottenham have made a formal enquiry about a deal for the Ghana international, but don't want to pay the £65m asking price that West Ham have put on his head. Instead, they'd rather pay around £50m to sign the former Ajax forward.
Kudus also has interest from Chelsea and Newcastle United, and West Ham would rather sell him to one of those due to the ongoing rivalry with Spurs, although it is not thought they are completely against a sale.
Tottenham have also shown an interest in several other attackers including Bournemouth star Antoine Semenyo, while Frank has urged Spurs to move for his former Brentford star Bryan Mbeumo with a £70m bid reportedly made - despite the player's preference to move to Manchester United.
The north London club have also held internal talks about a move to sign Yoane Wissa, while Nathan Collins is also believed to be a target to strengthen the defence.
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